Aquifer Protection and Evaluation

The Aquifer Protection and Evaluation section of SAWS is engaged
in the development process over the Recharge
Zone in Bexar County as it relates to the protection of our prevailing
source of water. Staff is involved in the following:

Certificate of Occupancy – Conduct review and approvals of certificate of occupancies to ensure land use is permitted within the Recharge Zone.

Master Development Plans (MDP) and PUD Plans – In coordination with the City, review Master Development Plans (MDP) and Planned Unit Development Plans (PUD) for completeness based on the requirements of the Aquifer Water Quality Ordinance No. 81491 for properties over the Recharge Zone and Contributing Zone.

Ordinance
- Enforce provisions of the Aquifer Protection Ordinance No.
81491. Also known as the Water Quality Ordinance.

Plats - Conduct site evaluations on plats located over the Recharge Zone and Transition Zone (when applicable).

Sewage Collection System (SCS) Plans – Review sewage collection system plans for sensitive recharge features on the Recharge Zone and potential impact to water quality.

Underground
Storage Tanks (USTs) – Continue to implement the UST program for registering, permitting, inspecting (construction and annual), and enforcement of USTs located within the Edwards Recharge Zone and the Edwards Transition Zone to protect the water quality of the Edwards. Review and comment on the State's UST applications.